Our History

1931

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Camp Allen was established in 1931 by the Boston Lions Club, later Boston Kiwanis in partnership with the Manchester Lions Club as a retreat for young girls who were blind.

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1960s

By the mid-1960s the mission was changed to include individuals of all ages with developmental and physical challenges.

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Present

Today, more than 600 different campers attend for one, two and even multiple weeks of fun in the great outdoors.